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Title: Creme Brulee Cheesecake
Categories: Breads, Cheese, Dairy, Desserts
Yield: 16 servings

2 c Graham cracker crumbs
3 tb Sugar
6 tb Butter; melted

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24 oz Cream cheese; softened
1 c Sugar
3 lg Eggs; room temp
1 c Sour cream
2 ts Vanilla extract

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3 tb Sugar

Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC.

Wrap the bottom half of a 9" springform pan with 3
layers of aluminum foil.

In a large bowl, combine graham crackers, sugar and
melted butter. Press crumbs into the bottom of a greased
9" springform pan and about 1 inch up the sides. Bake
8-10 minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside and cool.

Increase oven temperature to V. In a large bowl, beat
cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, 4-5 minutes.
Reduce mixer speed to medium-low; add sugar and beat
until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, until
incorporated. Beat in sour cream and vanilla until
smooth, 1-2 minutes. Pour into prepared crust.

Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in.
of hot water to larger pan. Bake 15 minutes. Turn oven
down to 225ºF/107ºC; bake another 1-1/4 hours. Turn oven
off and open the oven door; let cheesecake sit 30
minutes, or until center is set. Remove from oven; let
cool on wire rack up to 2 hours. Cover; refrigerate at
least 6 hours or overnight.

Remove sides of springform pan. Sprinkle top of
cheesecake with sugar. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize
sugar. Let sit 5 minutes to harden. Slice and serve.

Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Makes: 16 servings

RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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